New Zealand Mammals

11002-18322 Ship rat (Rattus rattus) this is the 'frugivorus' colour morph with yellowish-grey back and white to yellowish-cream belly. It is widespread in the North Island, but is also present in Dunedin, and on Otago Peninsula. Ship rats are the commonest rat in New Zealand, they reach their greatest abundance in lowland forests, and are found in all forest types. They are also found in parks, hedgerows, farmland, and buildings. Their climbing ability means that their habitat is three dimensional incorporating everything from the ground to the treetops. North East Valley, Dunedin *

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11002-18322 Ship rat (Rattus rattus) this is the 'frugivorus' colour morph with yellowish-grey back and white to yellowish-cream belly. It is widespread in the North Island, but is also present in Dunedin, and on Otago Peninsula. Ship rats are the commonest rat in New Zealand, they reach their greatest abundance in lowland forests, and are found in all forest types. They are also found in parks, hedgerows, farmland, and buildings. Their climbing ability means that their habitat is three dimensional incorporating everything from the ground to the treetops. North East Valley, Dunedin *

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